Kuhakini Nepothey (Bengali Version)

Book Details

• Publisher: Deep Prakashan

• Author: Pallabi Sengupta

• Language: Bengali

• Binding: Hardcover

• Number of Pages: 150

About the Book

Kuhakini Nepothey is a compelling Bengali horror collection that explores the many-layered, often unsettling dimensions of womanhood. Across ages and narratives, women have been portrayed as mysterious, nurturing, complex, loving—yet at times terrifying. This book leans into that paradox, placing at the center of each chilling tale a woman who can truly be called a “Kuhakini”—an enchantress with shadows beneath the surface.

Each story presents a different incarnation of the female figure: in some, she emerges from epic traditions; in others, she is an ordinary village woman; elsewhere, a deprived, oppressed, and fiercely violent presence shaped by suffering. Though the stories vary in setting and tone, they are united by a strong current of horror, psychological depth, and the play of light and darkness within the human mind.

With its blend of fear, folklore, and psychological insight, Kuhakini Nepothey offers readers an intense reading experience that probes both the supernatural and the inner workings of emotion and trauma. It is an engaging choice for readers who enjoy Bengali horror rooted in character, myth, and the darker truths of human nature.